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Deals of the Hour / November 5, 2010, 1:39 am

AM Gold Intercepts 229 m of .57 g/t Gold at Red Mountain

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - 11/04/10) - AM Gold Inc. (TSX-V: AMG - News )(Frankfurt: AMX - News ) ("AM Gold" or the "Company") is pleased to announce additional results from its wholly owned Red Mountain Property in central Yukon Territory ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-04T16:26:14Z)

Cream Minerals Limited Mails Supplementary Directors' Circular and Makes No Recommendation ...

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - (Marketwire - Nov. 1, 2010) - Cream Minerals Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:CMA)(OTCBB:CRMXF)(FRANKFURT:DFL) ("Cream") announces that it has mailed a supplementary directors' circular (the "Circular") in response to the unsolicited offer ... (Source: Newsblaze.com 2010-11-01T21:37:36Z)

AT&T to Offer Samsung Solstice II on 11/7

AT&T will start selling the Samsung Sostice II on November 7. The Samsung Sostice II is a quick messaging phone with a 3.0" touchscreen, aGPS and Bluetooh. The Solstice II also comes loaded with features such as a 2.0 megapixel camera, AT&T Social Net, AT ... (Source: Wireless and Mobile News 2010-11-04T19:53:49Z)

Android gains smart phone share

Google's (NMS:GOOG) mobile operating system increased its share of the smart phone market to 21.4% in Q3 from 14.9% in Q2, while leader Research in Motion (NMS:RIMM) saw its stake fall to 37.3% from 40.1%, comScore (NMS:SCOR) said. Apple's (NMS:AAPL) share ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-03T22:32:29Z)

Criticized Minnesota caterer turns tables on Randy Moss

MINNEAPOLIS — A restaurant whose locker room buffet was sharply criticized by Randy Moss is giving the former Minnesota Vikings receiver something to chew on. Tinucci's in suburban Newport will offer free lunches of chicken, ribs, and beef today to the ... (Source: Nashville Tennessean 2010-11-05T07:06:42Z)

Johnson & Johnson and Crucell Provide Progress Update on Preparations for Public Offer

New Brunswick, N.J., and Leiden, the Netherlands, 29 October 2010 - Pursuant to the provisions of Section 7 paragraph 1(a) of the Dutch Decree on Public Takeover Bids (Besluit Openbare Biedingen Wft) requiring a public announcement within four weeks ... (Source: Market Wire 2010-10-29T19:39:28Z)

Heavy discounts fuel solid retail gains in October

New York — Americans took a pause in shopping in October, leaving retailers with their weakest peformance since April as unsually warm weather depressed their appetite for cold weather items. Stores were forced to discount more on coats and hats to get ... (Source: Detroit News 2010-11-05T05:05:01Z)

Microsoft Opens the Cloud to Partners

Microsoft has opened the Cloud to its partners as the overhauled version of the Microsoft Partner Network went live on November 1st, 2010. Having been cooking for the past couple of years, the revamped partner portal has been expanded to offer extensive ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-11-02T13:43:58Z)

Personality Intersects With Policy

A dogged work of reminiscence by an author not naturally given to introspection, "Decision Points" lacks the emotional precision and evocative power of his wife, Laura's, book, "Spoken From the Heart," published earlier this year, though it's a ... (Source: New York Times 2010-11-03T16:41:44Z)

Android is gaining ground

The latest figures from comScore finds that Google's Android is drawing more and more users and catching up to the iPhone and the Blackberry. The research firm said that 234 million Americans ages 13 and older used mobile devices in July, August and ... (Source: San Francisco Gate 2010-11-04T22:52:47Z)

Anne Arundel Voters To Decide Mall Slots Battle

WBALTV.com After months of back and forth arguments regarding where a slots parlor belongs in Anne Arundel County, voters are finally getting the chance to decide if they want a casino at Arundel Mills Mall. Ballot Question A decides whether slots will be ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-02T13:43:58Z)

George W. Bush book tour to offer new read on his legacy

When former President George W. Bush trades his silence for the limelight of a book tour in the coming weeks, he surely won't be the only one reassessing his presidency. But as political pundits scurry for the latest opinion polls, few have taken stock of ... (Source: Dallas Morning News 2010-10-26T11:29:06Z)

Samsung Solstice II Coming Soon at AT&T

Samsung has just announced the launch of it Solstice II handset, which will be available through AT&T on November 7. Samsung Solstice II is a feature-phone that comes with the Korean manufacturer's TouchWiz 2.0 user interface. The device includes a 3-inch ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-11-04T18:27:55Z)

Canada Blocks BHP's Potash Bid, Stuns Investors

SYDNEY/OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada blocked BHP Billiton's $39 billion bid for Potash Corp and left little room for a modified offer, throwing the spotlight on how the world's largest miner can find new avenues for growth. Canada said the deal would not ... (Source: ABC News 2010-11-04T23:14:15Z)

Eatery turns tables on Randy Moss

A restaurant whose food was sharply criticized by Randy Moss is giving the former Minnesota Vikings receiver something to chew on. Tinucci's in suburban Newport, Minn., will offer free lunches today to the first 50 people who come to turn in their Moss ... (Source: Boston Herald 2010-11-05T04:43:32Z)

Preparation Begins For New Maryland Casino At Arundel Mills

Maryland had their first casino opened earlier this year, and on Tuesday voters approved the zoning for another. Anne Arundel County voters approved zoning for a casino located at the Arundel Mills mall. The Cordish Cos. is the development group that will ... (Source: Casino Gambling Web 2010-11-04T23:21:25Z)

George W Bush: Kanye's Katrina comment low-point in presidency. Kanye West: Just like when ...

Former president George W. Bush told NBC News's Matt Lauer that the "all-time low" of his eight years in the White House came when notorious loose-cannon Kanye West appeared on a Hurricane Katrina relief fundraiser and said, "George Bush doesn't care about ... (Source: Washington Post 2010-11-03T23:15:26Z)

RIM Loses Ground to Google's Android, comScore Says

Samsung continued to dominate the U.S. cell phone market, while leading smartphone platform RIM lost some market share to the Android OS in the third quarter, according to Wednesday data from comScore . By sheer volume, Samsung remained the leading handset ... (Source: PC Magazine 2010-11-04T06:24:56Z)

Farming Feud: One Reason Why BHP Failed

Canada's farm minister offered one reason that Canada blocked the proposed takeover of Potash Corp on Thursday, but markets will have to wait a month for all the details to emerge, Reuters reports. Farm Minister Gerry Ritz, in comments his office later ... (Source: New York Times Blogs 2010-11-05T08:11:08Z)

October sales slowdown likely to lead to holiday discounts

NEW YORK - Shoppers took a breather in October, resulting in lackluster gains for retailers and raising the stakes on what is sure to be a competitive holiday season. Among the deals being offered so far to lure early spending: • Starting Friday, Wal ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-11-05T06:02:17Z)

Drama, sideshows are distracting 2-5 Vikings

There's drama and then there's the Minnesota Vikings. It's been one major distraction after another this season. There is the three-ring circus always following Brett Favre, be it for his frosty relationship with head coach Brad Childress or the ... (Source: AZCentral.com 2010-11-05T07:49:39Z)

Anne Arundel Vote Deals Blow to Md. Horse Racing

The approval of Question A in Anne Arundel County--a ballot measure allowing slot machines at Arundel Mills Mall--may have dealt the final death blow to Maryland's horse racing industry. A group of people gathered at Laurel Park Race Track to watch the ... (Source: NBC Washington 2010-11-03T21:56:42Z)

Retailers' modest October may spur holiday bargains

NEW YORK — Shoppers took a breather in October, resulting in lackluster gains for retailers and raising the stakes on what is sure to be a competitive holiday season. For Christmas shoppers, that means that heavy discounts will be coming early and often ... (Source: Desert Sun 2010-11-05T08:11:08Z)

Potash Falls After Canada Blocks BHP Takeover Offer

Nov. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. fell the most in a week after Canada blocked BHP Billiton Ltd.'s $40 billion hostile bid for the world's largest fertilizer producer. Potash Corp. dropped $3.53, or 2.4 percent, to $141.97 at 4:15 ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-11-04T20:43:56Z)

Brainwave Meditation CDs – A Great Idea for Your Christmas Wish List

Lamborghini Long Island Clients Find Nothing Less than Extraordinary at Manhattan Motorcars When it comes to choosing the right dealership for delivering ... For Employers, A Few Simple Insights Can Promote A Happier Workplace Economic cycles have an ... (Source: dBusinessNews.com 2010-11-04T10:35:29Z)

Redmond Magazine Readers Select Acronis as Best Backup and Recovery in 2010 Readers ...

WOBURN, MA--(Marketwire - 11/03/10) - Acronis , a leading provider of easy-to-use backup, recovery, and security solutions for physical, virtual, and cloud environments, today announced that Redmond magazine has released the results of its annual Redmond ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-11-03T13:06:59Z)

AT&T to Offer the Samsung Solstice II Messaging Phone on Nov. 7

If you enjoyed using the Samsung Solstice, the sequel is coming this Sunday. Samsung and ATT are releasing the Samsung Solstice II on November 7th at ATT's company stores for $29.99 with a contract. Here is more info on the Samsung Solstice II messaging ... (Source: MobileTechReview 2010-11-04T16:19:05Z)

Kids Learn to "Be Brave" Through Play & Sports

What is lawn dethatching and why is it necessary? Lawn dethatching is a necessary process in order to maintain ... Brainwave Meditation CDs – A Great Idea for Your Christmas Wish List As Christmas is approaching, this new series of "Brainwave Meditation ... (Source: dBusinessNews.com 2010-11-04T10:35:29Z)

Endeavour Silver Responds to Cream Minerals Directors' Circular

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA — Endeavour Silver Corp. (TSX: EDR)(NYSE Amex: EXK)(DBFrankfurt: EJD) announced on September 27, 2010 an offer ("Endeavour Offer") to purchase all of the outstanding common shares ("Shares") of Cream Minerals Ltd. ("Cream ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-11-02T23:59:35Z)

Microsoft Is Superior to Google, Says Steve Ballmer Talking about the Cloud

The rivalry between Microsoft and Google has only accentuated in the past years, with the software company climbing into the Cloud and expanding its territory on the search market, and with the search giant producing operating systems to compete with ... (Source: Softpedia 2010-11-04T15:36:08Z)

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